Avamere at Hermiston
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hermiston, OR
Avamere at Hermiston
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hermiston, OR
Licensed with 63 beds, Avamere at Hermiston is an assisted living community in Hermiston, Oregon, that assists with activities of daily living. Located on West Highland Avenue, the community’s surrounding area is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 89. This allows convenient access to errands within walking distance.
24-hour staffing is provided to ensure accessibility of care at all times, while respite care is available for those seeking temporary stays. Furthermore, medication reminders and routine health and wellness checks are provided. Transportation services, housekeeping, and maintenance support are also available.
Promoting a comfortable and welcoming environment, the community also provides restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, and a wide range of scheduled activities designed to encourage engagement and social interaction. A full-service salon is also available for residents’ personal care.
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities has identified a recurring concern related to kitchen sanitation across multiple inspection cycles. Food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and food handling procedures are among the other deficiencies identified. A comprehensive re-licensure review also cited concerns related to medication management, staffing levels and training, fire and life safety compliance, and building maintenance. Although other concerns cited have been addressed through corrective actions, food sanitation concerns have continued to appear and still warrant attention.
An in-person tour will be beneficial for families exploring care options, as it can provide more information about Avamere at Hermiston’s care options, lifestyle programming, and overall atmosphere.
63-bed community Rank #169 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 351 homes in Oregon. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
30 years in operation Rank #77 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #38 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 16, 1996
CountyUmatilla
License Number70M040
Avamere at Hermiston is administered by Lori Scheel.
Emergency SystemsEmergency call system
Safety Features24-hour staff, advanced safety features
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Salon
Extensive Activities Calendar
Medication Reminders
Health And Wellness Checks
Restaurant-Style Dining
In-House Transportation
Fitness Classes
Cozy Living Spaces
Housekeeping And Maintenance
Activities
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
11 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (65% below)
• Deficiencies per year (65% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (29% below)
• Total deficiencies (65% below)
• Deficiencies per year (65% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (29% below)
Latest Inspection
July 30, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 31 | This facility has 65% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (11 vs. OR avg 31).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 2.2 | 6.2 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (2.2 vs. OR avg 6.2).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.2 | 4.4 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (2.2 vs. OR avg 4.4).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 29% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 22, 2024 re-licensure inspection found 10 deficiencies, including medication errors, controlled substance tracking failures, staffing tool issues, training gaps, fire safety, and building maintenance problems.
- July 30, 2025 kitchen inspection cited failure to maintain sanitary conditions with food spills, grease buildup, cabinet repairs needed, missing testing strips, and uncovered garbage cans.
- Prior inspections in 2021, 2022, and 2023 showed substantial compliance with food sanitation rules, with only one deficiency each time related to meal service sanitation.
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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
| Stoneybrook Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Corvallis | 95 | No | - | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Forum at Town Center | AL IL NC | Happy Valley (Southeast Causey Avenue) | 87 | Yes | - | 72 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| St. Andrews Memory Care | AL MC | Portland (Montavilla) | 85 | No | A+ | 75 | Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Rose Valley Scappoose | AL IL | Scappoose | 79 | No | A+ | 46 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Avamere at Hermiston | AL RC | Hermiston | 63 | No | - | 89 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Avamere at Hermiston
Is Avamere at Hermiston in a walkable area?
Avamere at Hermiston has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Avamere at Hermiston?
According to OR state health department records, Avamere at Hermiston's license number is 70M040.
Does Avamere at Hermiston have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Avamere at Hermiston on this page.
What is the best email address for Avamere at Hermiston?
The team at Avamere at Hermiston can be reached at lscheel@avamerecommunities.com.
Who is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston?
Lori Scheel is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston.
How many beds does Avamere at Hermiston have?
Avamere at Hermiston has 63 beds.
Has Avamere at Hermiston had any recent deficiencies?
Avamere at Hermiston has had 11 recently reported deficiencies.
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